Smith Announces 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council Members
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students serving on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Youth Advisory Council members include:
- Ava Wenzel of Arthur
- Dominic Kouba of Auburn
- Megan Macklin of Blue Hill
- Paxton Burke of Stromsburg
- Colton Zehendner of Pleasanton
- Bennett Murdoch of Grand Island
- Matthew Rosenlund of Grand Island
- Madeline Caskey of Ogallala
- Lillie Uhing of Chadron
- Bianca McDonald of Scottsbluff
- Addison Peck of Scottsbluff
Smith’s Youth Advisory Council is a forum for high school students to discuss opinions, thoughts, and concerns about local and federal issues with Smith throughout the school year. Through in-person meetings and other contacts, the council provides students with an opportunity for involvement and insight into their government and communities.
The council is open to Third District sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. More information is available on Smith’s website at AdrianSmith.House.Gov/Services/Youth-Advisory-Council.